Rabies is a viral disease that causes
brain inflammation in humans and other mammals. Early signs may include fever
and tingling in the exposed part.

The rabies virus is found in infected
mammary tissues. Because the virus works to travel to the brain, it begins to
be secreted in saliva. People and mammals get rabies when infectious saliva is
inserted into the body, usually through the bite of an infected animal.

The first case involving the death of
two out of three siblings Monica and Jackson Mazlan aged six and four years who
were infected with rabies in Serian yesterday. They were diagnosed with brain
death and the victim's parents agreed to stop using the life-support machine.

We are very sympathetic to the plight of
the families of those who lost their loved ones. PAS urged the government to
immediately address the rabies virus from spreading by taking action to
eliminate dogs that are suspected of being infected with rabies.

We recommend that the government
immediately catch the stray dogs that roam especially in areas that are
suspected of having a rabies virus and prevent children or anyone from
approaching or through the area that a lot of stray dogs.

Those who keep dogs also need to be
checked to avoid being bitten or rabies virus attack. Pet dogs should also be
checked for the safety of the residents. Do not let their dogs wander out
without care.

The government should prevent this virus
from spreading and addressing this problem immediately as it threatens the
lives and safety of the affected population.